You’ve probably all heard that Indian Prime Minister Modi ordered two of the most common high denomination bills (500 and 1,000 rupee) out of circulation and that they would no longer be legal tender after only a few days. India’s economy is, well, not modern. Most people do not have or use credit cards. Only […]

I was afraid to have any booze in the house tonight for fear I’d drink myself into an alcohol induced rage. But, it seems I actually don’t care. Still (even if I don’t much care where the chips fall,) I’m addicted to Election Returns and I love a party so we’ve brought Rico back and he’s staffing the bar and the drinks are free!!

Just because you can’t stand the two major party candidates doesn’t mean your vote doesn’t count. If you’re disgusted, this would be the best time to express that disgust. If you don’t speak up now, they’re going to get the impression that you approve of their performance.

And don’t forget, there are a lot of downticket candidates who need your support. Plus, there are third party candidates who you might feel more comfortable with. Just because you think they can’t win doesn’t mean your vote isn’t important to them. In some cases, states won’t recognize emergent parties unless their candidates get votes or write in support. So, if you ever want to have true choice, and not the standard Pete and RePete choices every four years, support your local third party candidates. Don’t worry about who ultimately wins or loses. Failures should be assigned to the politician who did not address your concerns and issues. Now is the time to let your elected officials know what you *do* support.

And this morning, I can confirm at least one vote for Elizabeth Warren in Massachusetts from the voter to the left, Number #1 child in Framingham. (She says she wrote in Steven Colbert for president but I don’t believe her. There are some things your kids do that you just don’t want to know.)

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